Phase 1: shovel pit testing. grid created set up based on resolution wanted. survey will be done with little holes dug down into subsoil. findings or lack thereof will determine further digging.

Phase 2: testing - depending on significant items found, holes will be expanded to 1-2 meters. if more items are found, move to full excavation. if not, you're done - data will be given to preservation office for review.

Phase 3: full excavation - uncover entire grid area to look for further features.

standardized process for surveying and for

1.) client pricing

2.) and approach

Assessment: what is there and what is significant, sent to state agency to determine when to stop.

cultural research management do surveys why?

does not contribute to ethnology

surveys are done about only what is there and if it requires further work that could benefit future generations knowledge about the past.

academic research

more targeted and specific and reveals information you would have not seen otherwise.